Royal Enfield Classic 350 vs Jawa 42

BikeWale brings you comparison of Royal Enfield Classic 350, Jawa 42. The ex-showroom price of Royal Enfield Classic 350 is ₹ 1,63,561 , Jawa 42 is ₹ 1,64,287. Royal Enfield Classic 350 is available in 6 colours and 7 variants, Jawa 42 is available in 6 colours and 2 variants. Apart from prices, you can also find comparison of these bikes based on displacement, mileage, performance, and many more parameters. Comparison between these bikes have been carried out to help users make correct buying decision between Royal Enfield Classic 350, Jawa 42.

Classic 350 vs 42 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Classic 350	42
Price	₹ 1,63,561	₹ 1,64,287
Capacity	346 cc	293 cc
Power	19.1 bhp @ 5250 rpm	27 bhp
Economy	36 kmpl	35 kmpl

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Royal Enfield
Classic 350

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Ex-showroom, Mumbai
₹ 1,63,561
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Jawa
42

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₹ 1,64,287
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Royal Enfield
Classic 350
Single Channel ABS - BS VI
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42
Single Channel ABS - BS VI
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Svartpilen 250
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Specifications

Power & Performance


Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Max Power	19.1 bhp @ 5,250 rpm	27 bhp	29.63 bhp @ 9,000 rpm
Max Torque	28 Nm @ 4,000 rpm	27.05 Nm	24 Nm @ 7,500 rpm
Emission Standard	BS-VI	BS-VI	BS-VI
Displacement (cc)	346	293	248.76
Cylinders	1	1	1
Bore (mm)	70	76	72
Stroke (mm)	90	65	61.1
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4	4
Compression Ratio	8.5 : 1	11:1	--
Ignition	Electronic ignition ECU/Variable	--	--
Spark Plugs (Per Cylinder)	2	1	--
Cooling System	Air Cooled	Liquid Cooled	Liquid Cooled
Transmission	5 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual	6 Speed Manual
Transmission Type	Chain Drive	Chain Drive	Chain Drive
Clutch	Wet, Multi-plate	--	Multi Disc Slipper Clutch
Fuel Delivery System	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection	Fuel Injection
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	13.5	14	9.5
Reserve Fuel Capacity (litres)	--	--	--
Riding Range (Km) Maximum distance a petrol bike can travel on a full fuel tank and an electric bike can travel on a full charge	472	--	323
Mileage - ARAI (kmpl)	--	--	31.85
Mileage - Owner Reported (kmpl) BikeWale collects mileage information from bike owners to provide you with the actual mileage that you might get.	35	0	34
Top Speed (Kmph)	--	--	--

Brakes, Wheels & Suspension


Front Brake Type	Disc	Disc	Disc
Front Brake Size (mm)	280	280	320
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum	Disc
Rear Brake Size (mm)	240	153	230
Calliper Type	Front-2 Piston Rear-Single Piston	Floating Caliper	--
Front Wheel Size (inch)	19	18	17
Rear Wheel Size (inch)	18	17	17
Front Tyre Size	90/90 - 19" - 52P (tube type)	90/90 18	110/70-R17,54H
Rear Tyre Size	110/90 - 18" - 61P (tube type)	120/80 17	150/60-R17,66H
Tyre Type	Tubed	Tubed	Tubeless
Radial Tyres	No	No	Yes
Wheel Type	Spoke	Spoke	Alloy
Front Suspension	Telescopic, 35mm Forks, 130mm Travel	Telescopic Hydraulic Fork	WP APEX - USD 43 mm
Rear Suspension	Twin gas charged shock absorbers with 5-step adjus	Gas Canister - Twin shock hydraulic	WP APEX - Monoshock

Dimensions & Chassis


Kerb Weight (kg)	195	172	166
Overall Length (mm)	2,160	--	--
Overall Width (mm)	790	--	--
Overall Height (mm)	1,090	--	--
Wheelbase (mm)	1,390	1,369	1,357
Ground Clearance (mm)	135	--	149
Seat Height (mm)	800	765	842
Chassis Type	Single Downtube,Using Engine As Stressed Member	Double Cradle	Steel Trellis Frame , Powder Coated

features


Odometer	Analogue	Digital	Digital
DRLs (Daytime running lights)	Yes	No	Yes
Mobile App Connectivity	No	No	No
GPS & Navigation	No	No	No
Braking System CBS, IBS, SBT, UBS, HBS - Combined braking of both front and rear wheel \| ABS - Anti-lock braking system which can be just for front wheel (single channel) or both wheels (dual channel) or can be switched off (switchable) \| E-ABS - Electronic assisted braking system \| Standard - Cable operated	Single Channel ABS	Single Channel ABS	Dual Channel ABS
USB charging port	No	No	No
Front storage box	No	No	No
Under seat storage	No	No	No
AHO (Automatic Headlight On)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Speedometer	Analogue	Analogue	Digital
Fuel Guage	No	Yes	Yes
Tachometer	Analogue	No	Digital
Stand Alarm	No	No	--
Stepped Seat	No	No	Yes
No. of Tripmeters	0	1	2
Tripmeter Type	No	Digital	Digital
Low Fuel Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Oil Indicator	Yes	Yes	Yes
Low Battery Indicator	Yes	Yes	--
Pillion Backrest	No	No	No
Pillion Grabrail	No	Yes	Yes
Pillion Seat	No	Yes	Yes
Pillion Footrest	Yes	Yes	Yes
Digital Fuel Guage	No	No	Yes
Start Type	Electric Start	Electric Start	Electric Start
Shift Light	No	No	--
Killswitch	Yes	Yes	Yes
Clock	No	No	Yes
Electric System	12V DC	--	12 V
Battery	12V - 12 Ah MF	--	12V/8Ah
Headlight Type	Halogen	Halogen	LED Headlamp
Headlight Bulb Type	12V, H4-60/55W ( Halogen )	--	--
Brake/Tail Light	12V, P21/5W	LED Tail Lamp	LED Taillamp
Turn Signal	12V, 10W X 4 Nos	Yes	Yes
Pass Light	Yes	Yes	Yes
Additional features	--	--	--

BikeWale's Take

Good Things
- Brand image
- Easy service availability
- Comfortable riding posture
- Strong brand image
- The 300cc engine is really good
- Gets dual-channel ABS system
- Unique styling
- 250cc motor offers best-in-class performance
- Dual-channel ABS comes as standard
Could be better
- Engine has a lot of vibrations
- Could get better brakes
- Weight is on the heavier side
- The bike doesn't feel and look big
- Overall built quality could have been better
- Long waiting period
- Overall body proportions are quite compact
- Priced quite high
- Lacks pillion comfort

Colors


Available Colours	Redditch Red Pure Black Mercury Silver Chestnut Classic Black Ash	Galactic Green (Matte) Halley's Teal (Matte) Lumos Lime (Matte) Starlight Blue (Matte) Comet Red (Glossy) Nebula Blue (Glossy)	Grey

Reviews

Overall rating
4.5(3885 ratings)
1176 reviews
4.6(297 ratings)
106 reviews
4.8(56 ratings)
19 reviews

Performance Parameters


Visual Appeal	4	4	5
Reliability	4	4	4
Performance	4	4	5
Comfort	4	4	5
Service Experience	3	4	4
Maintenance cost	3	3	4
Extra Features	4	4	4

Reviews

Most recent

Real classic 350 review

Good bike Riding is comfortable looks are good Services is not too expensive But the

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Worst

Bikes is not good for Indian roads.I suffer many problems in this bike i.E engine oil

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Awesome beast

Best bike in its segment, buying experience is also nice as they kept me informed of

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